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Shaheen Afridi joins Mohammed Shami in elite club after dismissing Tom Banton during Tri-series match in Lahore

Pakistan and England are competing in the second leg of the tri-series, also involving Sri Lanka. Shaheen Afridi won the toss and opted to bowl first. The 26-year-old had 149 wickets in the fifty-over format before the contest.

Cricket News / Outlook India / October 25

Shaheen Afridi Scripts History Against England, Joins Mohammed Shami And Rashid Khan

Shaheen Afridi completes 150 ODI wickets in just 80 matches Shaheen joins Mohammed Shami and Rashid Khan in the elite bowling list The Pakistan pacer dismisses Tom Banton to achieve the milestone against England Pakistan's Shaheen Shah Afridi continues to strengthen his reputation as one of the most dangerous fast bowlers in modern-day cricket.

Cricket News / Crictoday / October 17

"Babar Azam is the backbone of our team": Shaheen Afridi hails former captain

RAWALPINDI, Pakistan (AP) — Pakistan are hosting England and Sri Lanka in a tri-series. The Men in Green have never won a home ODI tournament involving more than two teams since it first hosted Australia and South Africa in a tri-series in 1994.

Cricket News / Crictoday / October 8

Doors not shut: Sahibzada Farhan on Babar Azam, Shaheen Afridi, Salman Agha's chances in T20I team

RAWALPINDI, Pakistan (AP) — Pakistan starts its home cricket season with a third T20I captain in as many years when Sahibzada Farhan leads against Sri Lanka in a three-match series from Friday.

Cricket News / CricTracker / September 12

'Red-ball cricket is always my first priority' - Shaheen Afridi expresses enthusiasm ahead of domestic first-class comeback

Shaheen Afridi is preparing for a significant return to domestic first-class cricket after an absence of nearly seven years. The 26-year-old left-arm pacer last played a red-ball match for Khan Research Laboratories (KRL) on October 28, 2019, against Southern Punjab in the Quaid-e-Azam Trophy.

Cricket News / CricTracker / September 10

Shaheen Afridi set for domestic red-ball return in President's Trophy

Shaheen Afridi is set to return to domestic first-class cricket when he turns out for Khan Research Laboratories in the President's Trophy Grade-I, which begins on Saturday, September 12, 2026.

Cricket News / CricTracker / September 1

Rift between Babar Azam and Shaheen Afridi responsible for Pakistan cricket's downfall: Basit Ali

Pakistan cricket has undergone significant changes in recent years, with the captaincy rotating across multiple formats and personnel. Babar Azam, Mohammad Rizwan, Shan Masood and Shaheen Afridi have all held the captain's role at different points, reflecting the instability in leadership structure across the national team.

Cricket News / CricTracker / August 11

Shaheen Afridi on Pakistan ODI captaincy ahead of 2027 WC

Pakistan's pacer Shaheen Shah Afridi addressed questions about his future as Pakistan's ODI captain during a press conference held ahead of the National Champions Cup 2026.

Cricket News / CricketGully / August 4

LPL 2026: Shaheen Afridi Returns as Kandy Royals Sign Two More Pakistan Stars

Pakistan's fast bowler Shaheen Shah Afridi is gearing up to rejoin the Kandy Royals for the remainder of the 2026 Lanka Premier League (LPL). He'll be

Cricket News / CricTracker / July 28

'That's the main problem' - Mohammad Amir reveals reasons for Shaheen Afridi's poor form

Former Pakistan fast-bowler Mohammad Amir has stated his belief that the lack of proper workload management has been the major fault in the poor form of Shaheen Shah Afridi across formats for the team.

Cricket News / Outlook India / July 26

Shaheen Afridi Files Complaint Against Kandy Royals Over LPL Selection Error

Shaheen Afridi reported the incident after a team selection error left him out despite being named as Kandy Royals' impact player Franchise officials apologised,

Cricket News / Crictoday / July 14

Shaheen Afridi gets NOC to join Kandy Royals for LPL 2026

Pakistan pacer Shaheen Afridi will be playing for the Kandy Royals in the upcoming Lanka Premier League (LPL) 2026 season. PCB gave the left-arm seamer the No Objection Certificate for the upcoming tournament, which begins on 17th July.

Cricket News / CricTracker / July 14

Shaheen Afridi handed NOC for maiden Lanka Premier League stint; set to represent Kandy Royals

Pakistan fast bowler Shaheen Shah Afridi has been granted a No Objection Certificate (NOC) by the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) to participate in the upcoming

Cricket News / Mr Cricket UAE / July 13

PCB grants Shaheen Afridi NOC for maiden Lanka Premier League stint with Kandy Royals

Star Pakistan fast bowler Shaheen Afridi is all set to make his debut in the Lanka Premier League in the upcoming sixth edition of the tournament. Afridi has been granted a No Objection Certificate (NOC) by the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) and is all set to represent Kandy Royals.

Cricket News / Cricket Times / July 6

Misbah-ul-Haq explains why Shaheen Afridi and Naseem Shah were dropped from Pakistan’s Test squad

Pakistan selector Misbah-ul-Haq has shed light on one of the biggest talking points surrounding the country’s latest Test squad announcement, explaining why premier fast bowlers Shaheen Shah Afridi and Naseem Shah were left out for the upcoming tours of the West Indies and England.

Cricket News / CricketGully / June 18

Shaheen Afridi to Earn Less Than Babar Azam? New PCB Contract Salaries Revealed

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has taken the initiative to restructure the national team's system and as part of this, it has launched a new central contract system for national team players.

Cricket News / CricketGully / June 13

Aqib Javed Breaks Silence on Shaheen Afridi's Exclusion from Red-Ball Plans

Aqib Javed, the Director of High-Performance at the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB), took a moment on Saturday to address the swirling rumors about left-arm

Cricket News / Mr Cricket UAE / June 4

PAK vs AUS: Afridi, Babar star as Pakistan seal series with 4-wicket win in Lahore

Pakistan completed a 2-1 series victory over Australia, with a four-wicket victory in the third ODI on Thursday, June 4, at Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore. Batting first, Australia were skittled for 157 in 42 overs, with only captain Josh Inglis showing some fight with his half-century.

Cricket News / CricketGully / May 30

Watch: 'Aapko Bhi Mubarak!' Shaheen Afridi Mistakes Journalist's Name for Eid Greeting, Hilarious Video Goes Viral

Pakistan skipper Shaheen Afridi had a humorous moment on the social media after a hilarious miscommunication in the press conference ahead of the ODI series against Australia.

Cricket News / Outlook India / May 8

BAN Vs PAK Live Score, 1st Test Day 1: Shaheen Afridi Draws First Blood As Mahmudul Hasan Joy Falls | BAN 38/2 (13)

Instant impact from Hasan Ali! First ball into the attack and he strikes straight away for Pakistan. The seamer angles a probing delivery across Shadman Islam, tempting him into a push away from the body.

Cricket News / Cricket Times / March 31

PCB penalizes Shaheen Afridi and Naseem Shah for breaching security protocol and posting offensive tweet during PSL 2026

The Pakistan Super League (PSL) 2026 season has barely gotten underway, but it has already been overshadowed by controversy. In a strong message to players,

Cricket News / Cricket Times / March 26

Watch: David Warner pulls up Shaheen Afridi and Mohammad Rizwan over inattentive behaviour at PSL 2026 conference

The Pakistan Super League (PSL) 2026 has officially kicked off, but the fireworks began well before the first ball was bowled. This 11th edition of the league, known as HBL PSL 11, has expanded to an eight-team format, introducing new franchises like the Hyderabad Kingsmen and Rawalpindiz.

Cricket News / Cricket Times / February 25

Here’s why Shaheen Afridi shook hands with Harry Brook after dismissing him in T20 World Cup 2026 Super 8 game

The lush, green backdrop of the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium in Kandy played host to a modern classic on Tuesday. In the 45th match of the ICC T20 World Cup, Pakistan and England squared off in a pivotal Super Eights, Group 2 encounter that will be remembered less for the result and more for a singular act of sportsmanship.

Cricket News / Cricfit / December 30

Shaheen Afridi Injury Blow Hits Pakistan Ahead Of T20 World Cup

Pakistan suffered a worrying setback ahead of the T20 World Cup as star fast bowler Shaheen Shah Afridi was forced to withdraw from the remainder of the Big Bash League due to a knee cartilage injury.

Cricket News / Guerilla Cricket / October 21, 2025

Mohammad Rizwan sacked, Shaheen Afridi named Pakistan ODI captain

Shaheen Afridi has been appointed the captain of the Pakistan ODI team with immediate effect. The pace-bowling spearhead will begin his captaincy stint in the three-match ODI series against South Africa from November 4 to 8.